Salem Lutheran Church is a Jacksonville, IL, church, sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Our Divine Services bring Christ’s gifts to His people. Our school teaches children from 2 years old to 8th grade about our faith in Jesus Christ. Salem’s Swaddling Clothes ministry helps parents and families to raise children by providing clothing, food, diapers, wipes, and other necessities. As a family of faith, Salem Lutheran Church proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Jacksonville and all of Morgan County.

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11 Nov

Swaddling Clothes

November 11, 2025    
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Click here to learn more about the Swaddling Clothes program at Salem Lutheran Church.
11 Nov

Veteran's Day Assembly

November 11, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
All veterans and their families are invited to attend this special assembly in the church sanctuary. If you are a veteran or know one, please [...]
13 Nov

Handbells and Choir Practice

November 13, 2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Handbells meet at 6 p.m. and the choir at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
14 Nov

Lay Men's Confessions Study

November 14, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join other Lutheran men in the area for a joint study of the Book of Concord led by Rev. Kettner, St. John's, Beardstown. The study [...]

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A Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, IL

Salem is a Lutheran Church. This means that we are a Christian church that:

  • Bases its teachings on the Bible.
  • Emphasizes salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and His death on the cross.
  • Embraces God’s Word, the sacraments, and prayer as the center of Christian worship.
  • Engages in acts of Christian witness and love locally, domestically, and abroad.

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) Church in Jacksonville

As a Missouri Synod church in Jacksonville, we align with the mission of the LCMS:

In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities and the world.

About the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a denomination that confesses the historic, orthodox Christian faith, a faith built on “the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone” (Eph. 2:20).

The LCMS, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is mission-oriented and Bible-based. LCMS doctrine reflects the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther, as summarized in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

You do not need to be a member of the LCMS to visit our congregation – we love visitors!

Jacksonville, IL Churches

In Jacksonville, IL, churches play a vital role in shaping the spiritual and moral foundation of the community. More than places of fellowship, they are where the deep needs of the soul are met. Salem Lutheran Church stands at the center of this mission, offering the most essential gift of all: the forgiveness of sins through Word and Sacrament. Each week, the Gospel is faithfully proclaimed, and Christ’s grace is delivered in Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Amid life’s struggles and distractions, churches in Jacksonville provide a sanctuary of truth, hope, and peace rooted in the promises of God.